Nadav Guedj (Israel) is looking to bring Israel back to the Grand Finale for the first time since 2010 with “Golden Boy”. The first rehearsal was well-received in the press center. Nadav has impressive vocals, particular in the beginning, while the backup dancers help bring a party atmosphere that will surely energize the audience in the second half of Semi-Final 2. And the Israeli delegation made nice changes with the camera angles throughout the rehearsal that definitely strengthened the performance. So many were disappointed and shocked when Mei Feingold failed to qualify last year with the OGAE favorite “Same Heart.” Is this Israel’s year?
We will get an interview with Israel in the near future. In the meantime, here is footage from Nadav’s Press Meet and Greet. He talks about the progression of his rehearsal from one run-through to the next. He also chats about his excitement for being at Eurovision.
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